What is the resonance structure for benzyl alcohol (C6H5CH2OH) ?
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1 Answer
Aug 11, 2018
Well, the hydroxyl group is NOT conceived to be delocalized around the aromatic ring.....
Explanation:
Why, because the benzyl is electron precise...
Of course, the phenyl group engages in the typical resonance stabilization...
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Induction activates ALL the carbon centres of the phenyl ring towards aromatic substitution. The ortho and para positions are ESPECIALLY activated..
